January 15, 2026 – A recent incident report highlights a serious safety concern involving the LG LSEL6335F electric range, where burners are reported to spontaneously turn on and off. The affected consumer states the issue has persisted despite multiple repair attempts, necessitating the use of the home’s circuit breaker to power down the appliance and mitigate a significant fire risk.
Product Details
Incident Overview
On December 26, 2025, an incident report was filed detailing a critical malfunction with an LG LSEL6335F electric range. The consumer reported that the stove’s burners would repeatedly turn on and off by themselves without any user input. This uncontrolled operation of heating elements presented an immediate hazard, forcing the homeowner to repeatedly trip the main circuit breaker to cut power to the appliance and prevent potential escalation. The report indicates that the manufacturer, LG Electronics, USA, has been notified of this specific issue on three separate occasions, and attempts to repair the unit have been made. However, despite these efforts, the dangerous malfunction has continued, leaving the consumer concerned about the ongoing fire hazard.
Safety Concerns
The described malfunction of the LG LSEL6335F electric range presents several severe safety concerns:
- Immediate Fire Hazard: Uncontrolled activation of heating elements can quickly ignite flammable materials in or around the kitchen, such as towels, paper products, cooking oil, or food items left on the stovetop. This poses an imminent risk of kitchen fires, which can rapidly spread throughout a home.
- Electrical Shock: While less direct, an internal electrical fault leading to spontaneous activation could also present a risk of electrical shock if the user attempts to interact with the faulty unit without proper precautions, especially if the fault compromises insulation.
- Property Damage Potential: Beyond fire, the uncontrolled heating could melt or damage countertops, cabinets, and other kitchen fixtures even without igniting a full-blown fire, leading to significant repair costs.
- Who Might Be Affected: All household members, including children and pets, are at risk. A burner spontaneously activating when no one is present or when a child is nearby could lead to severe burns or initiate a house fire. The persistent nature of the defect, even after repairs, implies an underlying issue that could affect any owner of this model.
- Unpredictability and Reliability: The fact that the issue recurs after multiple repairs highlights a fundamental defect that undermines the reliability and safety of the appliance, making it unsuitable for normal household use.
What Consumers Should Do
Consumers who own an LG LSEL6335F electric range should take these steps:
- Immediately Cease Use: If your LG LSEL6335F electric range exhibits any similar behavior of burners turning on or off spontaneously, immediately stop using the appliance.
- Cut Power: If the burners activate without warning, immediately switch off the circuit breaker that supplies power to the stove. Do not attempt to use the stove again until the issue is resolved and deemed safe by a qualified professional.
- Check Your Model: Verify if you own the LG LSEL6335F model by checking the product label, typically located around the oven door frame, on the side of the door, or on the back of the unit.
- Contact the Manufacturer: Reach out to LG Electronics, USA, directly to report the issue and inquire about potential solutions, replacements, or repairs. Provide them with details of the incident and any prior service attempts.
- Report the Incident: File a detailed incident report with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) at SaferProducts.gov. This helps the CPSC monitor product safety and identify potential widespread issues.
- Prevention Measures: Ensure that no flammable materials are ever left on or near the stovetop, especially if you suspect a malfunction. Consider installing smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in your kitchen area.
Manufacturer’s Response
On January 2, 2026, LG Electronics, USA, provided the following response: “LG manufactures this electric range to meet or exceed all relevant standards including UL858. Our process not only rigorously tests to insure the quality of product leaving our factory, but we also carefully monitor how our products perform in use. LG takes very seriously the concerns of our customers and uses such feedback on an on-going basis to evaluate and improve our products. Consumers desiring more information about their electric ranges should either visit our web site at http://www.lg.com/us/index.jsp or call our toll free number: 1-800-243-0000.”
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Note: This information is based on incident reports provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If you find information that is incorrect, please contact us immediately so we can correct the post to reflect accurate information.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. This article is based on publicly available incident reports. The incidents mentioned have not necessarily been independently verified or adjudicated.